Jordon Williams
Interim Director of Programs at Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh- Claim this Profile
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Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Director of Programs
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Book Babies Program Manager
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2023
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Storymobile Engagement Specialist
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2019
- Provide free books and early literacy resources (Book Babies Bags) to students and residents of public housing communities- Visit preschools, daycare centers, afterschool programs, summer camps, and public housing communities every other week on a Storymobile to provide literacy programming and loanable books - Build meaningful relationships with community members and students attending Pittsburgh Public Schools and surrounding early education centers, after-school programs, and summer camps- Manage the day to day operations of early literacy outreach program, Book Babies - geared towards caregivers and their children age 0-3.- Plan and present developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant early literacy programming for Book Babies Storytime Club- Purchase and record program materials and resources- Track program data in Microsoft Excel- Collaborate with like-minded organizations in order to enhance the Book Babies Club experience and/or extend the reach of the Book Babies program
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Literacy Outreach Coordinator
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
- Schedule Reading Celebrations (literacy outreach) with teachers and/or literacy coaches at a number of Pittsburgh Public Schools, after-school programs, and summer camps- Prepare and present age appropriate read-aloud stories and literacy based activities to students Pre-K through 5th grade in Pittsburgh Public Schools, after-school programs, and summer camps- Provide free books to students and members of public housing communities- Visit preschools, daycare centers, after-school programs, and public housing communities every other week on a Storymobile to provide literacy programming and loanable books
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Volunteer
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
- Provided educational outreach at Reading Celebrations by reading to students, aiding RIF team member in leading literacy based activities, and assisting with student book selection
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KEYS Service Corps AmeriCorps
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corps Member
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
- Participated in bi-weekly professional development training courses - Worked at host site, Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh as a Literacy Outreach Coordinator - Participated in bi-weekly professional development training courses - Worked at host site, Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh as a Literacy Outreach Coordinator
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Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Visitor Services Representative
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
- Greeted incoming visitors and helped guests plan their visit to the museum at the admissions counter - Educated visitors about museum membership information and sold memberships and admissions tickets - Greeted incoming visitors and helped guests plan their visit to the museum at the admissions counter - Educated visitors about museum membership information and sold memberships and admissions tickets
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Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
- Built fulfilling relationship with reading buddy through weekly reading sessions - Shared and encouraged love of reading and provided reading support to child - Built fulfilling relationship with reading buddy through weekly reading sessions - Shared and encouraged love of reading and provided reading support to child
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The TJX Companies, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Aug 2010 - Apr 2016
- Managed fitting room and operated cash register as assigned - Provided outstanding in-person customer service by assisting customers with questions in regard to store merchandise - Maintained tidy appearance throughout sales floor. - Managed fitting room and operated cash register as assigned - Provided outstanding in-person customer service by assisting customers with questions in regard to store merchandise - Maintained tidy appearance throughout sales floor.
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Chatham University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Lifeguard
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Aug 2012 - Jan 2016
- Supervised guests - Ensured guest safety by preventing and responding to emergencies - Enforced facility rules and regulations - Supervised guests - Ensured guest safety by preventing and responding to emergencies - Enforced facility rules and regulations
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Education
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Chatham University
Bachelor’s Degree, Cultural Studies: African American Studies, Women's Studies